056: International Education w/ Kenichi Nozaki

056: International Education w/ Kenichi Nozaki

Author: Communications by Design October 29, 2018 Duration: 16:36
Kenichi Nozaki is one of those individuals not easily described in a word or phrase. His background includes education, international business, a technology startup... on 4 different continents! Listen to Pete and Kenichi discuss what it's like to teach all over the world, and reach out to Kenichi directly to hear more (Linked In or kenichi.nozaki@tufts.edu ). Remember to visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU for immediate instructional coaching or other resources and services!

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